Joe Velaidum - University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE

Professor: Joe Velaidum

Department: Theology

College: University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RS388
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class was simple in terms of grading. There were two tests which had two long answers questions and then 2 sets of chapter questions one which accompanied the chapters on each test. The chapter questions were easy but the tests were fairly challenging you are able to have your notes and the textbook so he is looking for in depth answers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Joe is a great prof, he was really understanding when i couldnt make one of the tests due to a family emergency and let me write the following week. As long as you answer the chapter questions at the end of each section (which are VERY straight forward) you will be well equipped for the tests. Easy to get a good mark in this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RS104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I really loved this class, the material was super interesting and being marked on just two exams really makes this a great elective. There is a lot of reading involved and you have to watch the video lectures if you want to do well. One downside is that its hard to really know what is important or what to take notes on from the lectures.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RS104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Myths of Hate and Evil, is a really interesting and well thought out class. With Joe, there are only set dates for the exams, no homework, no quizzes and you can do the chapters on your own time. Because of this, the exams are 50% each or you can do one big one worth 100%. The material is easy to follow but hard to choose what is "important".

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RS212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm a science student and LOVE these electives. The material is great and makes you think. Tests are straightforward. Love it. He's also really nice and approachable. Beats having to sit in on other boring arts classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The course is very straightforward and presented nicely. He's very patient with questions. Everything is explained in clearly as well. Great material and fair tests. All in all, a great class. I am planning on taking all of his online classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Only 2 exams both worth 50%. He never states what's on either exam and there is so much course content its impossible to study all the right things. I studied a lot but his tests were quite hard. my friends and I agree we would not take another class with him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

These courses (this one plus RS 103, 104 and 212) are the best courses I've ever taken. They are very interesting and thoughtful. Also, the grading system is so straightforward. If you do the work and study you can do well. He also spent hours helping me with my writing for a completely different prof's class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Take all his online courses. Best classes I've taken as electives. Really professionally done. Interesting topics. Strightforward grading.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RS103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took 103 after taking RS104 last year (myths of hate and evil). Great elective, particularly because of its early exam which helps lighten the load at the end of the semester. Joe's lectures can be long and hard to pay attention for, but if you do he's clear in his explanations. Tests are tough but fair, same for his essays.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RS 105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Answers emails very quickly. Interesting class - straightforward. Best online courses I've ever taken. highly recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took all his online courses. They are the best classes at UPEI.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RS104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took meaning of life and myths of hate and evil with him and hated it. His emails aren't helpful whatsoever and his tests are too short for time! He was awful. I tried asking a few questions and he was so vague and avoided answers. I would NEVER take his classes again. The work isn't hard just vague sometimes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Myths of love, sex and marriage is my lowest mark of the semester. Grade is based on two exams with 50 multiple choice during only 16 minutes and an essay that you have an hour to write. Ridiculous. Would not recommend this course to anyone.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lazy prof, who could have potential but doesn't bother. Self absorbed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best profs I ever had but in recent years got lazy - moodles and oral exams - for shame. Also, leaving the university to start a business - why the Ph.d?

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He was really cool and interesting, but his lectures could be a bit vague sometimes. He also caps his courses... I don't agree with that.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very energetic. Good professor. Good sense of humour.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RS104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took his online lecture course, Myths of Hate and Evil. I was really nervous for the oral exam, but I made it worth 100%. It really wasn't that bad. I was nervous at the beginning, but by the end it felt more like a conversation. I thought it was a good experience.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he's quite the cat - that i'll give him....